College presents alumni, student awards at annual Honors Luncheon

The Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business recognized excellence among alumni and students during its annual Honors Luncheon on Friday, April 12. Held at the State Historical Society of Missouri near the MU campus, the gathering celebrated the achievements in leadership, student involvement and service to the college.

“These special events remind me of the collective strength and spirit that defines our Trulaske community,” Dean Balaji Rajagopalan said. “It is through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to excellence – inside and outside the classroom – that we have been able to reach the success we are celebrating today.”

Awards presented:

CITATION OF MERIT

Annually, up to 10 Trulaske College of Business Citations of Merit are awarded. The recipients are selected by a vote of the entire faculty of the college. In deciding upon those individuals to be placed before the faculty, the Faculty Policy Committee reviews each candidate in relation to accomplishments in his/her career; involvement with the college through board activities, recruitment or other collaborative programs; and financial support of the college. 

Craig R. Campbell

BS BA ’84 
Partner
Anders CPAS + Advisors 

Katherine T. Holley

MBA ’14 
Vice President
Upfield US

Ryan D. Rapp

BSACC, MACC ’04 
Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
University of Missouri System

James A. Zara

BS BA ’90 
Managing Director
The Zara Group, Northwestern Mutual

SPECIAL CITATION OF MERIT 

John Mather

Managing Partner
FORVIS

RECENT ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Recent Alumni Achievement Award recognizes outstanding volunteer support of the Trulaske College of Business as well as the professional accomplishments of alumni who received their degree 15 or fewer years ago. Recent Alumni Achievement Award nominees are screened by the Faculty Policy Committee and approved by the college’s faculty. Selection criteria include active involvement with the college through advisory boards or other collaborative activities; professional accomplishments early in his/her career; and a demonstration of leadership for or inspiration to students and other alumni through participation in university or college events and/or social and community service. 

Brenna Noble Henderson

BS BA ’09 
Portfolio Manager
PSRS/PEERS

Christine M. Holmes

BS BA ’10, MBA ’17 
Vice President Field Services
Altice USA

S. Blake Hoover

BS BA ’16 
Senior Product Manager
Huhtamaki

Daniel K. Schindler

BSACC, MACC ’11 
Partner
Anders CPAS + Advisors

STUDENT HONORS

Trulaske Student Awards

Undergraduate Student Leadership Award

S’Riyyah DeBose, Kylie Groh, Christian Hall, Kaile Kalton, Katie Mitchell, Kayla Modacure, Jayme Opdahl, Addison Pearman, Holly Williams

Ed Rapp Excellence in Leadership Award

Kyle Klostermann

Trulaske Student Organization Awards

Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Award

Samuel Varnon 

Emerging Leader Award

Max Meystrik and Justis Taylor

Student Council Faculty Member of the Year

Elise Bartley

Student Council Staff Member of the Year

Kimberly Hedges

Student Council Student of the Year

Kylie Groh

Top Students in Each Discipline

Accountancy Top Five

Ansley Barnes, Katie Mitchell, Taylor Siebert, Aidan Spencer, Jane Winkler 

Economics Top Five

Lucas Hayes, Sydney Labruyere, Aiden Lee, Grant Modica, Carson Schieber  

Finance and Banking Top Five (with ties)

Katie Bolin, Rachel Byerly, Collin Hickey, Clair LeDuc, Chase McQueary, Maggie Menley, Samuel Varnon, Bryan Rumping 

International Business Top Five

Kaitlyn Berger, Olivia Blackmore, Lucas Hayes, Aris Holman, Paige Lanner 

Management Top Five

Addie Dodson, Tyler Kieny, Adam Klumb, Jonathan Schmidt, Ethan Van Keirsbilck 

Marketing Top Five (with ties)

Lexie Bentley, Dylan Crohn, Lucas Crow, Hailey Gudynowski, Jenna McKenzie, Audrey Stowe 

Real Estate Top Five

Katie Bolin, Allison Carew, Taylor McMahan, Ethan Peter, Owen Szarka 

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